Democracy North Carolina
- Assets
- $6.4m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $361.2k
- Employees
- 54
- Location
- Morrisville, NC
- Founding
- 11/2001
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 56-2271150
Organization Overview
Democracy North Carolina is located in Morrisville, NC. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Democracy North Carolina employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Democracy North Carolina is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Democracy North Carolina generated $3.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Democracy North Carolina has awarded 64 individual grants totaling $3,350,118. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRATIC STRUCTURES, BUILD POWER AMONG DISENFRANCHISED COMMUNITIES, AND INSPIRE CONFIDENCE IN A TRANSFORMED POLITICAL PROCESS THAT WORKS FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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IN 2023, DEMOCRACY NORTH CAROLINA CREATED 20 VOTER EDUCATION RESOURCES FOR USE IN THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS. WE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 150,000 NONPARTISAN RESOURCES WHICH HIGHLIGHTED CHANGES IN ELECTION LAWS INCLUDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A PHOTO VOTER ID LAW.
OUR COMMUNICATIONS TEAM CONNECTED WITH GRASSROOTS PARTNERS TO MOBILIZE VOTERS AND ENCOURAGE POLITICAL PARTICIPATION.OUR REGIONAL MANAGING ORGANIZERS (RMOS) ACROSS 5 REGIONS IN THE STATE WORKED WITH CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS, PLACES OF WORSHIP, COMMUNITY LEADERS AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS TO ENGAGE VOTERS--EDUCATING THEM N NEW VOTER ID LAWS, CHANGES IN VOTINGREQUIREMENTS FOR PREVIOUSLYINCARCERATEDPEOPLE, AND THE IMPACT OF GERRYMANDERING IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
DURING THE 2023 MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, OUR POLICY DEPARTMENT RECRUITED AND TRAINED 650 PEOPLE TO BE ELECTION ADVOCATES, WHICH CONSISTS OF POLL MONITORS, EXIT POLL INTERVIEWERS, AND CBOE VOLUNTEERS. WE DEPLOYED VOTE PROTECTORS AT 9 LOCATIONS IN 6 COUNTIES. THE EXIT POLLSTERS INTERVIEWED PEOPLE LEAVING THE POLLS TO GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NEW VOTER ID LAW AND ITS IMPACT ON VOTERS CASTING BALLOTS. OUR CBOE MONITORS ATTENDED MEETINGS IN 32 COUNTIES, WITH 152 REPORTS IN TOTAL. OUR COMMUNICATIONS TEAM CREATED VOTER EDUCATION RESOURCES THAT WERE DISTRIBUTED STATEWIDE BY ADVOCATES AND PARTNERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT MANAGED AND UPDATED NCVOTER.ORG, A WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE TO VOTERS.DEMOCRACY NORTH CAROLINA OWNS AND HOSTS THE ELECTION PROTECTION HOTLINE FOR THE STATE OF NC - 888-OUR VOTE. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SOUTHERN COALITION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, THE HOTLINE WAS STAFFED BY TRAINED VOLUNTEERS (LAWYERS, LAW STUDENTS, AND VOTING RIGHTS EXPERTS). THE HOTLINE HANDLED 515 TICKETS IN 2023.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Randy Lucas Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Overton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Irving Joyner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Greg Walker-Wilson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
April Dawson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Futch Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,481,348 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,481,348 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,324 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,497,922 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $262,300 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $260,600 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,018 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,554,978 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $247,412 |
| Payroll taxes | $141,456 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $340,078 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,157 |
| Information technology | $96,324 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $164,524 |
| Travel | $102,028 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,279 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,182 |
| Insurance | $7,033 |
| All other expenses | $31,858 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,508,986 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,004,173 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,700,278 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,549,584 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $109 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,045 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $361,160 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $694,266 |
| Total assets | $6,357,615 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $117,464 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $671,148 |
| Total liabilities | $788,612 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,933,270 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,635,733 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,357,615 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Democracy North Carolina has awarded $243,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SOUTHERN VISION ALLIANCE PURPOSE: Voters' Education | $81,000 |
COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FND-NORTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: Voters' Education | $81,000 |
NC PIRG EDUCATIONAL FUND PURPOSE: Voters' Education | $81,000 |